The world’s 26 poorest economies are facing the most significant debt burden since 2006, the World Bank announced in a new report published Sunday. Government debt in these countries, which …
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Nigerian-born Dauda wins 2024 Mr Olympia, takes home $600,000
Nigerian-born Samson Dauda has clinched the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport’s history. The event took place at the Resorts …
Read More »FG lacks direction, policies to end hardship — Rhodes-Vivour
The Lagos State Labour Party gubernatorial candidate during the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said the Federal Government lacks the direction and policies needed to lift Nigerians out of hardship. …
Read More »Burkina Faso become first qualifiers for 2025 AFCON
Former Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traore scored as Burkina Faso beat Burundi 2-0 on Sunday to become the first qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Saudi …
Read More »Ukraine accuses N’Korea of sending troops to Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea on Sunday of sending troops to Russia’s army. He was speaking days after visiting several European capitals to press his case for more …
Read More »Govt approves relocation of Enugu slums’ property owners
The Enugu State Government has approved the relocation of two slums, Agu-Owa and Ugbo-Lawrence, in the metropolis, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s urban renewal agenda. The move is aimed …
Read More »NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorm, rain nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather report released on Saturday in Abuja forecasts morning thunderstorms on Sunday in …
Read More »US poll: Harris, Trump seek 11th-hour advantages
United States Vice President Kamala Harris and her rival, former president Donald Trump are campaigning in critical battleground states Sunday seeking 11th-hour advantages in a deadlocked White House race, as …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu, Fashola to lead Lagos physical planning summit
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and a former governor of the state, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), will be leading discussions at a two-day summit planned by the Lagos State Physical …
Read More »PINL busts illegal oil bunkering operation in Rivers
The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited said it uncovered a logistics company in Eleme, Rivers State, Igor Logistics Services Limited, which is used as a camouflage for illegal bunkering activities on …
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